Quick Reference Guide for Avada Live Builder
This quick reference guide provides a handy summary of the most common tasks and shortcuts for working with the Avada Live Builder on the Dixie Chemical websites.
Login & Access
| WordPress Login |
https://[website-url]/wp-admin |
| Access Pages |
Left sidebar → Pages |
| Open Live Builder |
Hover over page → "Edit with Live Builder" |
Live Builder Interface
- Top Toolbar: Save, Preview, Exit, Responsive Mode, Undo/Redo
- Left Sidebar: Elements, Library, Navigator, Settings
- Content Area: Page content for editing
- Element Controls: Appear when element is selected
Text Editing Shortcuts
| Task |
How To |
| Edit text |
Click directly on text |
| Bold text |
Select text → B icon (or Ctrl+B) |
| Italic text |
Select text → I icon (or Ctrl+I) |
| Add link |
Select text → Chain icon → Enter URL |
| Change color |
Select text → Color palette icon |
| Create list |
Click ••• → Bullet or Number icon |
| Change alignment |
Select text → Alignment icons |
Image Management Shortcuts
| Task |
How To |
| Replace image |
Click image → Edit pencil → Replace |
| Resize image |
Select image → Design tab → Size options |
| Add new image |
+ button → Image element → Drag to page |
| Set alt text |
Select image → Content tab → Alt Text field |
| Add background image |
Select container → Design tab → Background |
Saving & Publishing
- Save Draft: Save without publishing
- Publish: Make changes live immediately
- Schedule: Set future publish date/time
SEO Best Practices
- Use proper heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3)
- Add descriptive alt text to all images
- Keep paragraphs short (2-3 sentences)
- Include keywords naturally in headings and first paragraph
- Use descriptive link text (not "click here")
Common Issues & Solutions
| Issue |
Solution |
| Can't select element |
Try using Navigator panel |
| Changes not saving |
Check if in Preview mode |
| Text formatting issues |
Try applying one format at a time |
| Image appears distorted |
Check aspect ratio settings |
| Can't find page |
Use search box in Pages screen |
Remember
- Always save your work frequently
- Preview changes before publishing
- Exit properly using the Exit button
- Log out when finished